CowayAP-1526D

Air purifier

DOE certified smoke CADR

255cfmDOE test

Dust 259 · PM2.5 257 cfm

Effective room size 395 sq ft (DOE)

DOE data as of 2026-11-03DOE record

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Coway AP-1526D: certified to DOE with smoke CADR 255 cfm, dust 259, PM2.5 257, effective room size 395 sq ft. DOE data as of 2026-11-03.

Every model number on this record

Filed with DOE under basic model AP-1526D. A listing with any of these numbers is this unit.

Every model number filed under basic model AP-1526D, DOE data as of 2026-11-03
Model numberFiled by
AP-1526D (DOE basic model)Coway
AP-1526D(*)Coway
AP-1526D(B)Coway
AP-1526D(W)Coway
Airmega HaloCoway
Airmega Halo(*)Coway
Airmega Halo(B)Coway
Airmega Halo(W)Coway

How much does the Coway AP-1526D cost to run?

About $2.98 a month, or $35.78 a year, on DOE's annual energy figure of 197 kWh.

Electricity at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Each 1¢/kWh you pay above or below 18.16¢ moves the yearly figure by $1.97.

How does the Coway AP-1526D rank in its DOE class?

In its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm), 63 models have a matched Amazon listing. Its CADR/W of 7.6 is 8th of the 63, and 52% above their median of 5.

DOE's annual energy figure for it is 197 kWh, against their median of 266 kWh: $12.53 a year less at the US average price.

Air purifiers for 300 sq ft (44 with a listing)

Among 140 air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm

Smoke CADR (cfm)255

Higher than 77 of 140. 1 other shares 255.

143591 cfm

Efficiency (CADR/W)7.6

Higher than 124 of 140.

313.5

Three to compare with

From models with a matched listing.

  • Within 20 cfm of its size, highest CADR/W

    Honeywell HPA6000B257 smoke CADR

    Room size 398 sq ft, CADR/W 7.3.

  • Nearest size in its class with a higher CADR/W

    Blueair 3332111100283 smoke CADR

    Room size 439 sq ft, CADR/W 8.4: about 10% less power for the same clean air.

  • Nearest bigger unit

    DREAME CVF14A286 smoke CADR

    Room size 443 sq ft, CADR/W 5.4.

DOE record

Air cleaning

Smoke CADR
255 cfm
Dust CADR
259 cfm
PM2.5 CADR
257 cfm
Effective room size
395 sq ft
Efficiency (IEF)
7.6 cfm/W
Energy use
197 kWh/year

Record

DOE basic model
AP-1526D
DOE class
150 <= PM2.5 Clean Air Delivery Rate
Brands on the filings
1
In DOE's list since
2026-11-02first snapshot we hold
UPC (ENERGY STAR record)
826439001858
ENERGY STAR record
AP-1526Dcertified 2026-07-10

Questions

What room size is it for?
DOE lists an effective room size of 395 sq ft, based on its smoke CADR of 255 cfm: CADR and room size.
How much does the Coway AP-1526D cost to run for a year?
About $35.78: DOE's annual figure of 197 kWh at 18.16¢/kWh, the US residential average for August 2026 (EIA).